Railroad Flagger

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS)•Hartford, CT

1d•$25 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is hiring a full-time Railroad Flagger in Hartford, Connecticut. The role protects workers on train tracks by coordinating train movements and following federal safety rules. The position supports major railroads, regional and short-line railroads, transit systems, state transportation projects, and contractors. Travel is expected, averaging 50%–85%, and may involve long periods away, including months at a time. Compensation is $25–$37 based on experience. The position works in a field environment and reports to the District Manager. The Railroad Flagger coordinates job-site activities, communicates with dispatchers, train crews, railroad staff, and contractors, leads safety briefings, and ensures on-track safety in accordance with federal, state, railroad, and company rules. The role also checks contractor training, addresses rule violations, and completes daily work reports. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of experience with a Class 1 Railroad, Regional Short Line, Transit System, State DOT Rail Division, Railroad Supplier, Railroad Contractor, or Railroad Consultant; experience in a Maintenance of Way (MOW) department is preferred. Candidates must be able to communicate in English, travel or drive long distances, stand for long periods, walk on uneven ground, work in extreme hot and cold weather and dusty, noisy environments, and lift up to 50 pounds. Good near, far, color, and peripheral vision is required. Selected candidates must successfully pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training. NRSS is a certified DBE/WBE firm providing railroad safety services and training in the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company identifies safety as a core value and requires employees to prioritize safe work. NRSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience with a Class 1 Railroad, Regional Short Line, Transit System, State DOT Rail Division, Railroad Supplier, Railroad Contractor, or Railroad Consultant.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Skilled with basic computer tools, including Citrix, email, phone, and texting apps.
Comfortable using Android tablets and smartphones.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate in English.
Knowledge of railroad engineering, design, construction, and safety.
Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Willingness to travel or drive long distances, including for extended periods that may last months.
Ability to complete required federal, client, and company training.
Ability to stand for long periods and walk on uneven ground.
Good near, far, color, and peripheral vision.
Ability to work in extreme hot and cold weather and dusty, noisy environments.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Maintenance of Way (MOW) department.

Responsibilities

Coordinate activities at the job site.
Communicate clearly with dispatchers, train crews, railroad staff, and contractors.
Lead safety briefings before work begins.
Follow and enforce railroad, state, and federal rules.
Ensure contractors meet training requirements.
Spot and address rule violations.
Complete daily reports on work activities.
Maintain on-track safety in accordance with federal regulations.